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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.79, 1,202.25 and 576.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.79, 1,202.25 and 576.45 is: 795.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.79 : 1,202.25 = 576.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.79/1,202.25 = 576.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.79x = 1,202.25 × 576.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.79x = 693,034.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,034.13/870.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.87

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